Shalisa Partee, MD, LCSW-C

Shalisa Partee is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career struggles, depression, ADHD, and addiction concerns. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, and major life changes. Shalisa writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

She works from a collaborative stance and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes that reduce distress and build confidence over time. Shalisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to track thoughts and behaviors and Attachment-Based Therapy to understand relationship patterns.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience and dual credentials as MD and Licensed Certified Social Worker-Certified, listed as LCSW-C. She blends talk and practical exercises rather than long lecture-style sessions. People can expect structured goals and gentle feedback during appointments.

Shalisa pays attention to culture and context and brings that into the work. She addresses workplace issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and multicultural concerns. She also supports people navigating postpartum mood changes, panic attacks, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.

Therapy sessions are offered in English and are available through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The approach emphasizes steady progress, and Shalisa helps clients set realistic steps they can use outside of sessions to build resilience and improve daily functioning.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Shalisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and workplace stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can be useful for improving relationships, trust, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shalisa will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor methods to your needs. That way the work stays practical and relevant to your life rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face when discussion and visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to keep steady momentum toward your goals while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.